Feedback Summary from Networking presentation:

Session: Networking
Date: 30 July 2010
Presenter: Annalisa Armitage

Question: What did you like most about this session?

• Topic, presentation
• Excellent speaker, concise content, fun, practical ideas (loved the fashion bits!)
• The chance to be involved and great subject
• Practical advice, interesting preso
• The presenter, she was fantastic! Motivational and great at engaging audience
• Highly engaging, great introduction into networking
• Presenter provided some very practical methods of being an effective networker
• The presenter’s style & information provided
• Great speaker, good material
• The presenter was very good, created positive rapport
• Good practical information, not too rushed – well paced
• New insights into networking
• Practical application. Annalisa was engaging and liked the humour in her presentation
• Open & informative, loads of good ideas
• Good engagement, had everyone’s attention, very good ideas, she knew her subject well
• Good information, good ideas
• Engaging, dynamic presenter. Entertaining and enjoyable
• Interesting, enjoyable speaker. Content made sense
• Informative, interesting and encouraging
• How to get in and out of a group in a networking event. Images – dressing for the purpose
• Strong presenter, well qualified, lively. Audience interaction
• Interactive, fun and informative
• Interesting to hear about different methods of networking

image workshops and Seminars

Image Workshops and Seminars

Interactive - Keynote Speaking

Your corporate image relies heavily on the individuals that make up your company, as your employees represent your company, the way they present themselves reflects on the way the company is perceived by potential customers. It is therefore important that your employees project a professional, appropriate and consistent image at all times.

Annalisa Armitage AICI CIP co-author of “Social Smart & Savvy”, co-author of The Daily Telegraphs weekly fashion column "What To Where". Founder and owner of "My Image Consultant" and "My Own Personal Brand". Founding president of the current Sydney Chapter of AICI (Association of Image Consultants International). Annalisa is a professional speaker, coach, MC, trainer and facilitator. She is a Six Sigma (process improvement) Master Black Belt as well as a certified Professional Image Consultant.

Keynote speaker - Professional Image

Annalisa speaks, workshops and facilitates - Management Skills, Sales Skills, Six Sigma, Professional Presence and Image. All that in one person? Well, yes. In a career that has spanned over 25 years Annalisa has trained successful sales teams, led Six Sigma Deployments in large organisations, and then turned her hand to helping people look great.

At the core competency that threads these activities together is her ability to coach, train and motivate individuals to adopt new practices with enthusiasm and spectacular results. She is equally comfortable presenting to groups or coaching individuals one on one. Whether it be through; giving an individual back the confidence they once had by creating a new image for them, or motivating a whole team to take it to the next level, Annalisa continues to have huge impact on peoples lives.

Authoritative

Annalisa has presented to many large corporations and multinationals including Telstra, Westpac, GE, Pfizer, Santos, NRMA, 3M, State Street Bank, CBA, Laing O’Rourke, Luxottica, NPS (National Prescription Service), Woolworths, Arnotts, NSW Public Works, Sunglass Hut and OPSM as well as many more smaller local businesses.

Today Annalisa is a sought after speaker, coach and facilitator for:

Executive Presence

Creating corporate uniforms and dress codes

How to dress for success

Creating a personal brand

How to stand out for the right reasons

Networking for success

How to excel in the corporate world

Personal Image and Style

Developing a corporate dress code and getting staff buy in

A Great Sense of Fun

Most of all Annalisa is a down to earth, fun loving, warm hearted person, with the ability to put people at ease very quickly. Her clients first and foremost have fun, whether she is speaking to a crowd or coaching someone one on one. If you wish to engage Annalisa for any of the workshops outlined above or below please contact her directly on 0413 898 776 or you can email through the contact page.

As a professional and accomplished speaker, Annalisa has pre-prepared presentations and keynote topics, that can either fill small segments in your program, or can be a program in itself, covering as much as 2 full days. Annalisa's keynote presentations include subject such as.

Grooming

Clothing – fit and cleanliness

Posture

Skin

Excess body hair

Smell

Beyond the body – accessories mobile phones, pens, jewellery

Dressing for Success

Knowing the best colours, shapes and contrast levels to wear

Building a capsule wardrobe

Know the show stoppers

Grooming

The perfect fit

Networking

How networking works

Learning to build strong networks

Tools and techniques for building professional connections

Using your networking skills in promoting your centres capability within the business

Social Networking Sites and how to use them.

Customer Service

How to create a world class customer experience

Tips and tools

Attitudes towards customers

Separating professional from personal issues

Begin a customer interaction on the right foot

Business skills

Assertiveness skills

Promoting yourself and your company

Business Etiquette

Creating a Corporate Dress code

Defining the dress code

Getting employee buy in

Projecting company image

Men’s Image – Look the part

Identify your own personal style and the actions you need to take in order to achieve it

Articulate some tips to dressing in the most flattering way for your body type

Wear the colours and contrast levels that will best reflect your personality and help you to achieve your goals

Know how to keep up to date and where to shop to create a fashionable look

Personal Branding

Standing out in a good way

Creating a memorable look

Using consistency to create a brand

Why branding is important to your career

Programs can also be written specifically for your requirements, please call Annalisa on 0413898776 for more information. Annalisa can also help key individuals in your organisation on a more personal level. see personal image consultations here.

These are some companies Annalisa has delivered Image based presentations to:

Hi Annalisa,
Thanks so much for Friday the team absolutely loved the session!
I hope we can have you come back next year when we role the new experience out to all SGH stores across Aus. Hope to stay in touch as you have added great value in our selling experience for our staff.
Gemma Nolan.
Sunglasses Hut

Testimonial - St Paul's Grammar School

Annalisa Armitage has worked at our school in a consultancy capacity on two occasions. We have found her to possess excellent communication skills, impeccable presentation and a professional yet accessible demeanour.
Annalisa presented an informative and interesting two hour presentation to our Year 9 and 10 textile Technology students in June 2009 on topics such as: The Impact of Colour in Dress Design; Correct Clothes for Body Types; Dressing for interviews; and Why Image is Important.
Annalisa was very professional in her instruction, displaying thorough knowledge of subject content and competence in delivery. Our students were captivated by her excellent presentation.
Annalisa returned to the school again in October to present a styling workshop to our female staff. The group of thirty women were motivated and engaged for the entire five hour workshop. The topics covered included dressing for professional success, dressing for your body type, colour, how to shop productively and how to assemble a professional wardrobe.
Karen Keogh
Head of Technological and Applied Studies

Testimonial - Hunter DouglasHi Annalisa,
Thank you, the session was great and really hit the mark. The group really
enjoyed it and took a lot from it. We survey the business conference at the
end of the week and this session scored really well.
I went shopping on the weekend, so have a few new outfits to test out on my
presentations.
Thanks again.
Jenny Brown,
Hunter Douglas.

Testimonial - CBA Sydney Assistants Networking Group

Dear Annalisa, "I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to you for taking time out yesterday to present to our group and with short notice. As you can see from the feedback received below, your presentation was fantastic and all the girls were loving it! I’ve put forward your name to my General Manager and Executive General Manager to let them know that I’ve discovered a gem in you and highly recommend you for future events."
Thanks again.
Jen Anderson, Aug 09

Testimonial - Corporate dressing workshop - Macquarie University

"Annalisa captivated all the participants of the workshop, engaging everyone in an interactive discussion of what attire works and what doesn't. It was a very enriching session, and I can safely say that all 25 of us walked away armed with more knowledge about the right fit, colour and style to wear the create the impression we want to give in the corporate world. We will definitely request for Annalisa to give another presentation should a similar opportunity present itself in the future."
Thanks again for the wonderful workshop.Regards Quanyie Tan
Macquarie University
Faculty of Business and Economics

Hi Annalisa
"I would like to thank you for your wonderful presentation in Brisbane on Wednesday 25th November at the Marriott Hotel. It was a great pleasure meeting you and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
I picked up many hints and tips and I have found confidence in myself where I will go out and stand tall.
Thank you for the tips for high heels. I am looking for my new pair of fabulous heels. I often wander into Wittner and look at the fabulous heels they have but have never had the confidence to try them on. I will be now.
Thank you once again and I hope that I can attend another one of your workshops one day."
Kind regards
Julia Clarke

Testimonial State Street Bank
Annalisa,Thank you so much for the interesting, informative and engaging presentation. The feedback we have from attendees indicates they received great value from attending, one respondent stating it was the best event we have ever run! The practical and accessible nature of your advice was greatly appreciated by all. From the point of view of the event organiser, you were so easy to work with, an absolute pleasure and you delivered exactly what we requested – we will definitely be recommending you to others.
Natalie Sterck,
State Street
Nov 2009

We’d like to take the opportunity to recommend Annalisa and her most recent work she completed for us. As part of our Accelerating Executive Presence program www.acceleratingep.com Annalisa was given the task of presenting to eight executives at General Manager, CEO and CFO level, from a range of different industries on the 3rd of December 2009.
She presented on why image matters, the impact of dressing and presenting well as an executive, and the effect it has on one’s executive presence. In terms of dressing appropriately and with impact, Annalisa helped develop ambitions and goals with each participant in relation to their current role, and consulted with and developed an action plan on how to achieve what was discussed.
Annalisa did an excellent job and presented effectively. We were impressed with her style, knowledge and her ability to engage well with each participant. We will continue to use Annalisa as part of our future AEP programs and highly recommend her.
Glen Petersen
Managing Director
Generator Talent

Testimonial - Young Love FoundationHi Annalisa,
I just wanted to touch base very quickly and thank you so very much for your generosity with the girls at our St George Bump program last week. They loved meeting you and learned so much from you. I sincerely appreciate your support.
Kind regards,
Vicki, July 2011
Vicki Condon
Director,
Young Love Foundation